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New shows continue to excite viewers, as documented in the latest ratings data from AGB Nielsen Philippines from Mega Manila households from October 13 to 19, 2014.

All three major TV networks offered new programs during the given period.

ABS-CBN added three shows for young viewers on weekday mornings. One of them is Princess Sarah, which became popular in the internet in the past few weeks after a meme of it got shared in social media. The other two shows are Marcelino Pan Y Vino and the re-airing of 2006 to 2007’s Komiks: The Adventures of Pedro Penduko starring Matt Evans and Melissa Ricks.

Of the three, only Komiks was able to beat its airtime rivals. It got better ratings than GMA-7’s Basta Everyday Happy on October 15 and 17, and tied on October 16.

ABS-CBN also added a new show on primetime. Two Wives, which replaced Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon, stars Jason Abalos, Kaye Abad and Erich Gonzales in another tale of infidelity. This show is a remake of a Koreanovela of the same name.

Two Wives scored lower ratings than GMA-7’s Hiram na Alaala during its premiere week. Hiram na Alaala features Dennis Trillo, Rocco Nacino, Kris Bernal and Lauren Young in a story about lost love.

GMA-7 also opened new shows during the given period.

The Kapuso network re-aired the anime Shaman King in its morning animation slots. It performed better than ABS-CBN’s Kris TV during the week.

Yagit started on October 13 on GMA-7’s Afternoon Prime block, as a replacement for Dading. It stars a new set of child stars—Chlaui Malayao, Zymic Jaranilla, Judie Dela Cruz and Jemuell Ventinilla—in a story about poor children who are looking to reach their dreams.

Yagit earned better ratings than ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Blockbusters during the given period.

An interesting development also happened in GMA-7’s daytime performance. Eat Bulaga! has now become the second most-watched show on daytime after the drama series The Half Sisters improved its ratings to more than 20% daily. The Half Sisters is a family drama that stars Barbie Forteza and Thea Tolentino.

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Aside from beginnings, endings also occured in the Kapuso’s world of TV. Hit primetime series My Destiny ended on October 17, after 80 episodes.

My Destiny is a family drama that starred Tom Rodriguez, Carla Abellana, Sid Lucero and Rhian Ramos. It performed well since its debut on June 30, occasionally topping the ratings chart.

In fact, My Destiny’s last episode was the highest-rating show on October 17, with 27.3%. It beat top-rating series Strawberry Lane for the distinction. (Strawberry Lane placed first on October 13-16.)

My Destiny (GMA-7)

According to data from AGB Nielsen Philippines from Mega Manila households

Covers June 30 to October 17, 2014 only

Rating at pilot episode (June 30)

22.7%

Rating at finale (October 17)

27.3%

Total number of episodes

80

Show average

24.28%

Highest rating

27.8% (August 28)

Lowest rating

11.4% (July 16 - day of Typhoon Glenda)

I Hear Your Voice, a Korean series, also ended on GMA-7’s primetime block on October 17. The crime drama beat ABS-CBN shows like Miss Ripley and Angel Eyes during its airing.

TV5 also opened a new season of basketball during the given period.

The PBA 2015 Philippine Cup started on Sunday, October 19, with two games: Blackwater Elite vs Kia Sorento and Barangay Ginebra vs Talk N Text. The second game landed on tenth place in the list of the ten most-watched shows on primetime for the day.

Here is the comparative rating performance of GMA-7, ABS-CBN and TV5 programs from October 6-12, 2014 derived by AGB Nielsen Philippines from Mega Manila households: